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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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